South Sudan marks fifth birthday in battle for capital
Fighting erupts in Juba five years after independence as clashes between Kiir and Machar loyalists kill hundreds. The UN calls for an arms embargo while Kiir and Machar urge cease fire and displacement camps rise to over 160,000. U.S. role and aid amid stalled mediation draw scrutiny.
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GOP leaders press Obama for new troops funding
Congressional Republican leaders demand President Obama request funding for 560 additional troops to Iraq and ongoing forces in Afghanistan. House and Senate Armed Services chairs say a formal budget request is needed as deployments exceed existing budgets.
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Alabama men charged in Colorado wildfire arson case
Two Alabama men from Vinemont Andrew Suggs age 28 and Zachary Kuykendall age 26 were arrested in Colorado on arson charges after leaving an unattended campfire that sparked a fire near Neder land Colorado destroying five homes burning 600 acres and prompting evacuation of about 2000 residents. The campfire occurred on private property outside Neder land about 35 miles northwest of Denver according to the Boulder County sheriffs office. The Denver area blaze added to several fierce fires in hot dry windy Colorado conditions.
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Colorado
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Inmate shoots at Michigan courthouse kills two
In St. Joseph Michigan a jail transfer inmate seized a firearm inside the county courthouse and opened fire. Two bailiffs were killed and a deputy sheriff wounded. A civilian was shot in the arm. The gunman was killed by two other bailiffs after he wounded four people.
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Serbia Receives Two Guantanamo Detainees from U.S.
The Pentagon said two detainees from Guantanamo Bay were transferred to Serbia on Monday as part of the Obama administration’s effort to close prison housing. Muhammadi Davlatov of Tajikistan origin and Yemeni Mansur Ahmad Saad al Dayfi were sent to Serbia, while Fayiz Ahmad Yahia Suleiman went to Italy over the weekend.
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Italy
U S Pledges AIDS Help for South Africa
The United States pledged 410 million toward ending AIDS in South Africa, the country with the world’s largest population living with HIV. The funds will expand antiretroviral programs as UNAIDS reports 180000 AIDS related deaths last year.
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South Africa
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Turkey blocks access to independent abuse inquiries
Human Rights Watch says Turkey blocks access to areas in the southeast where civilians are alleged to be killed displaced or have property destroyed during fighting with Kurdish militants. The group notes authorities have not allowed investigations into mass abuses.
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Human Rights Watch
Joe Perry Stable After Stage Collapse at Ford Amphitheater
Aerosmith co founder Joe Perry aged 65 was reported in stable condition after collapsing on stage Sunday night at Coney Island Ford Amphitheater while performing with the Hollywood Vampires. Johnny Depp and Alice Cooper were on the bill. CBS News cited the report.
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